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Preserving the past by talking with those who lived in it is a topic close to the hearts of genealogists.

Many are looking forward to the day after Thanksgiving to take advantage of all the sales in stores. In a tough economy that is important to people.

But whether or not you participate in all the frenzy of shopping, the nonprofit group StoryCorps wants your support in making the day after Thanksgiving known for something more important – preserving the past. StoryCorps wants us to start this year in the creation of a new holiday, the National Day of Listening.

I heard about this on NPR on my way to work on Monday and thought I would try and get the word out. Here is the summary of their project from their website:

This holiday season, ask the people around you about their lives – it could be your grandmother, a teacher, or someone from the neighborhood. By listening to their stories, you will be telling them that they matter and they won’t ever be forgotten. It may be the most meaningful time you spend this year.

To participate, follow 4 easy steps:

Learn

Participate

Listen

Share

If you don’t know how to start, download the do-it-yourself guide and follow the steps.